tower ladders sec. 4 to end

Question 1

when the TL is used for ventilation purposes what tools must be placed in the bucket?

Answer 1

axe, halligan, power saw, 6’ hook and life saving rope

4.1.2

Question 2

With members operating on an ISOLATED roof the pedestal man shall make certain the basket is not moved. What shall the pedestal man do if a life hazard should appear requiring movement of the boom?

Answer 2

pedestal man shall advise roof personnel PRIOR to moving the basket.
4.1.2

Question 3

1. when operating on a roof of questionable stability with hand tools or power saw full use of the personal harness and life saving rope shall be used to limit travel of operator of tool to a radius of no more than _____ feet.
2. Rope shall be tied to a substantial part of the basket. Operator shall use what knot and how big should the loop be?

Answer 3

1. 10 feet
2. Bowline with 15’ loop
3. 1.4

Question 4

How is saw started and shut down when operating from the basket ?

Answer 4

Started in basket and then held outside the basket. It shall be kept outside until shut off. 4.3.1 b

Question 5

What shall be done to prevent the saw from falling while operating from the basket?

Answer 5

a utility cord shall be attached to the handle of saw to prevent it from falling. Cord to be lashed to basket or held by back up man(4.3.1 G)

Question 6

When using the saw from the basket to cut a peaked roof how big shall the cut be?

Answer 6

the size of the cut will depend on the reach of the operator. He shall never over extend himself.(4.3 note)

Question 7

1. When using basket to rescue and remove people which railing shall be used to be level with with window ledge or top railing of fire escape where person can easily step onto basket wihout the usual straddling?
2. Which railing shall on basket shall be used to line up with window sill or top railing of fire escape to remove incapacitated or obese victims?

Answer 7

1. Middle basket railing

2. Top rail
5. 1

Question 8

To expedite placing basket at window, place apparatus parallel to the objective so which part of TL is in line with window or target, the turntable or basket?

Answer 8

the basket (5.1.4)

Question 9

when many trips of the basket are required to remove a great number of occupants, safe removal need not necessitate delivery directly to the street level. Where time is crucial, occupants may be placed at lower levels of the fire building, an adjoining fire escape, an adjacent roof, or any other area of refuge.(true or false)

Answer 9

True (5.1.6)

Question 10

Who may order the use of TL streams?

Answer 10

Only the officer in command of operations may order the use of TL streams

Question 11

How shall TL stream be delivered when a fire building is heavily involved on several floors?

Answer 11

heavy stream delivery should generally start at the lowest level and work upward, effecting a quick knock down on the way up to top floor and/or cockloft area, in order to protect members in basket operating at the highest level.(6.2.2)

Question 12

Where stability of the building is in doubt the basket shall be placed in a manner minimizing the effects of falling walls, etc. If possible at what distance shall the basket be placed from the building?

Answer 12

if possible, the basket should be placed at least the same distance horizontally from building as it will be vertically below the top of the wall.(6.2.3 F)

Question 13

When a TL stream needs to be shut down the water is shut down where?

Answer 13

at the supply pumper(6.5.1)

Question 14

can TL be moved without disconnecting lines?

Answer 14

Yes. when distance is short and sufficient slack is in the line, the TL may be moved without disconnecting lines if adequate manpower is available.(6.5.1)

Question 15

What can be done if the intensity of the radiant heat is preventing the positioning of the TL?

Answer 15

Hand lines can create a protective water curtain, position apparatus, raise boom and swing it away from fire until water to TL arrives.(6.5.3)

Question 16

What is the best source of supply for TL?

Answer 16

a satellite water unit(6.6.1)

Question 17

supply water to base of TL at _____ to _____ psi.

Answer 17

200 to 250 psi

6.6.1

Question 18

Relief valve of TL should be set at ________psi.

Answer 18

250 psi (6.6.1)

Question 19

Relay pumper adjacent to TL should have in excess of _____ psi intake pressure with water flowing.

Answer 19

80 psi(6.6.1)

Question 20

what angle shall the boom be at to drain waterways?

Answer 20

sixty degrees(9.1.1)

Question 21

when are drain plugs removed to insure entire system has been drained?

Answer 21

after boom has been bedded(9.1.2)